gcdowd Well-Known Member Joined Jun 2, 2011 Messages 1,872 Reaction score 202 Location Baldwinsville Jun 7, 2011 #1 I got a wine kit for christmas in 2008. I was just going to get to making it. Is the grape juice concentrate and yeast still viable to use?
I got a wine kit for christmas in 2008. I was just going to get to making it. Is the grape juice concentrate and yeast still viable to use?
Dynachrome Well-Known Member Joined Oct 18, 2008 Messages 2,294 Reaction score 137 Location Americas Hinterland Jun 7, 2011 #2 I personally would get a new pack of yeast and try it. Most of what you have to worry about is lost time - it's paid for. I bet it is fine.
I personally would get a new pack of yeast and try it. Most of what you have to worry about is lost time - it's paid for. I bet it is fine.
samc Well-Known Member Joined Aug 11, 2008 Messages 5,366 Reaction score 80 Location Portland OR Jun 7, 2011 #3 Probably long past expiration date. I'd still make it for the experience and hopefully get something drinkable out of it. New yeast for sure and taste the juice before doing the work. If it tastes like grape juice and not spoiled go for it.
Probably long past expiration date. I'd still make it for the experience and hopefully get something drinkable out of it. New yeast for sure and taste the juice before doing the work. If it tastes like grape juice and not spoiled go for it.
OP OP gcdowd Well-Known Member Joined Jun 2, 2011 Messages 1,872 Reaction score 202 Location Baldwinsville Jun 10, 2011 #4 Well I bought new yeast and have it a whirl. We'll see how it goes
Dynachrome Well-Known Member Joined Oct 18, 2008 Messages 2,294 Reaction score 137 Location Americas Hinterland Sep 11, 2011 #5 How is this progressing?